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Abortion Pill Lawsuit Leaves Trump in a Political Bind Ahead of the Midterms
Louisiana wants the Food and Drug Administration to curtail access to the medication. Doing so could cost Republicans at the polls.
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Makerfield by-election candidates announced
Who is standing for Parliament in the Greater Manchester constituency of Makerfield?
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How would a Labour leadership contest work?
How could MPs who want Sir Keir Starmer to be replaced force a leadership contest and who could stand?
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Iran War Exposes Shortcomings in U.S. Military Industrial Base
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is taking on a problem that the Pentagon and Congress have tried, and mostly failed, to address for years.
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How Trump Entrusted His World Cup to Another Giuliani
Andrew Giuliani, the son of Rudy and a longtime Trump loyalist, is overseeing American hosting duties for the World Cup next month. It’s a b
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Welsh first minister confirms he raised independence with Starmer
Rhun ap Iorwerth was accused of being distracted by the issue after he pressed the case for more powers.
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Tesla’s Semi Truck could Jolt the Trucking Industry
California truckers have expressed strong interest in the Tesla Semi because it costs much less and can travel further on a charge than elec
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When does your state vote? Here’s the 2026 primary calendar.
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Second batch of Mandelson files won't be published this month
Cabinet minister Darren Jones updates MPs after the government was accused of withholding some documents.
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Kentucky has long been home to curious political characters.
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Justices Hint at Strains as Supreme Court Comes Under Scrutiny
Traveling across the country, justices defend the role of the court even as strained relations among its members emerge in writing and remar
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Reform announces candidate for Makerfield by-election
Reform UK has named plumber Robert Kenyon as its candidate in the Makerfield by-election.
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Burnham confirmed as Labour candidate in Makerfield
The Labour Party formally announces Andy Burnham as its candidate to stand in the Makerfield by-election.
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Trump’s Push to Defeat Thomas Massie Is the Most Expensive House Primary in Recent Years
The Republican primary in Representative Thomas Massie’s district has drawn vast spending, but it is just one of several contests on Tuesday
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A billionaire’s ad barrage upended the Georgia race for governor.
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Labour activists in court amid vote rigging claims
The activists were charged in connection with claims a party database was manipulated to help fix a candidate selection.
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Peltola Debuts First Television Ad in High-Profile Alaska Senate Contest
Democrats face an uphill battle to win the Senate. They see in Mary Peltola, the first Native Alaskan elected to Congress, their best chance
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Georgia Republicans are grasping for a contender to challenge Senator Jon Ossoff.
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New High Street crime unit to target gangs fronting shops after BBC investigation
It follows BBC News exposing drug gangs, money laundering, immigration crime, and ghost directors linked to shop fronts.
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MP failed by NHS appointed first maternity adviser
Michelle Welsh says she will work to push for "better, safer care for mothers, babies and families".
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The war on Iran has complicated a closely watched Republican primary.
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Chris Mason: Inside the shadow contest to be our next prime minister
It is now likely that we will have another new prime minister, possibly within weeks, or perhaps within months, our political editor writes.
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Swinney defends food prices policy ahead of first minister vote
The SNP leader says the proposed price cap on basic foodstuffs is not intended to force a fight with the UK government.
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